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Title: The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved
Condition: New
Description: For the first time ever released on vinyl, this brilliant 2012 LP features an all-star cast of musicians and actors led by Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Bill Frisell, Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce III and Will Forte. Hunter S. Thompson's classic Gonzo reportage on the 1970 Kentucky Derby is summoned brilliantly to life through spoken word and musical composition. Conceived by executive producer Michael Minzer for his Paris Records label, the project was produced by Hal Willner, who brought Bill Frisell in as composer/arranger/conductor. Bill then assembled a stellar group of musicians including Curtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), Eyvind Kang (viola), Doug Weiselman (woodwinds), Jenny Scheinman (violin), Hank Roberts (cello) and Kenny Wolleson (drums, percussion). Ralph Steadman does double duty portraying himself in the narration and contributing original artwork for the project. In 2021, Kramer remastered the original audio for this historic re-release on limited-edition vinyl for his Shimmy-Disc label.
Artist: Hunter S. Thompson
Format: Vinyl
Edition: 12" Album
EAN: 0602309896386
No Of Discs: 1
Record Label: Joyful Noise Recordings
Release Date: 01/27/2023
Genre: Spoken Word
Style: Spoken Word
MPN: SHIMMY2011LP
Type: CDs & Vinyl
Release Year: 2023

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